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6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2
Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2
Vent Operation .......................................................................... 6-3
Types of the Climate Control System ....................................... 6-5
Manual Type ............................................................................. 6-6
Fully Automatic Type ............................................................. 6-11
Audio System ............................................................................... 6-15
Antenna ................................................................................... 6-15
Operating Tips for Audio System ........................................... 6-15
Audio Set ................................................................................ 6-25
Audio Control Switch Operation ............................................ 6-52
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) ................................................. 6-54
Safety Certification ................................................................. 6-56
Bluetooth Hands-Free ................................................................. 6-57
Bluetooth Hands-Free
í.......................................................... 6-57
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation ................................... 6-61
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System ............................. 6-65
Hands-Free Telephone Setting ................................................ 6-70
When Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be used .......................... 6-75
Safety Certification ................................................................. 6-76
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer Service .................... 6-76
Interior Equipment ..................................................................... 6-77
Sunvisors ................................................................................. 6-77
Interior Lights ......................................................................... 6-77
Information Display ................................................................ 6-79
Lighter ..................................................................................... 6-81
Ashtray .................................................................................... 6-82
Cup Holder .............................................................................. 6-83
Storage Compartments ............................................................ 6-84
Accessory Socket .................................................................... 6-87
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NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and tuner.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the tuner is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
What is satellite radio?
With over 130 channels, SIRIUS Satellite
Radio brings you more of what you love.
Get 69 channels of 100 % commercial-
free music, plus all your favorite sports,
news, talk and entertainment. Everything
worth listening to is now on SIRIUS.
100 % Commercial-free Music―With
music from every genre, artist-dedicated
channels, live performances and more,
SIRIUS is the home of 100 %
commercial-free music.
Live Sports Play-by-Play & Expert
Talk―Hear every NFL game, every
NASCAR
®race and college sports
coverage from over 150 schools. Plus
24/7 sports talk with channels like
SIRIUS NFL Radio, SIRIUS NASCAR
Radio and more.
Exclusive Entertainment and
Talk―The biggest names, compelling
talk, hilarious comedy. Hear Howard
Stern, Martha Stewart, Jamie Foxx, Blue
Collar Comedy, Playboy Radio, political
talk and more.
World-class News―Stay informed with
FOX, CNN, CNBC, NPR
®, BBC and
more.
Plus local traffic and weather.
Family & Kids―Entertain the entire
family with Radio Disney, Kids Place
Live, Laugh USA and more.
Sign up for SIRIUS Radio today! For
more information, visit www.sirius.com.
Satellite radio can be subscribed to and
received in the United States. (Except
Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.
How to Activate Satellite Radio
You must call SIRIUS to activate your
service. Activation is free and takes only a
few minutes.
Interior Comfort
Audio System
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Audio Control Switch
Operation
When the audio unit is turned on,
operation of the audio unit from the
steering wheel is possible.
NOTE
Because the audio unit will be turned off under
the following conditions, the switches will be
inoperable.
lWhen the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position.
lWhen the power button on the audio unit is
pressed and the audio unit is turned off.
lWhen the CD being played is ejected and
the audio unit is turned off.
Without Bluetooth Hands-Free and
navigation system
With Bluetooth Hands-Free only/
Bluetooth Hands-Free and navigation
system
Use the voice recognition/hands-free
switch for navigation system sound
operation.
For details, refer to the separate manual
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM Owner's
Manual”.
Voice recognition/hands-
free switch
NOTElThe voice recognition/hands-free switch is
operable with the audio unit turned off.
lMazda has installed this system to prevent
distraction while driving the vehicle and
using audio controls on the dashboard.
Always make safe driving your first priority.
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Bluetooth Hands-Freeí
qWhat is Bluetooth Hands-Free?
Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline
By connecting a Bluetooth equipped
mobile telephone to the hands-free unit
equipped on the vehicle, making and
receiving calls are possible using the
voice recognition/hands-free switch
located on the steering wheel, and saying
the voice commands.
WARNING
Perform phonebook registration related
operations while the vehicle is parked:
Performing phonebook registration
while driving the vehicle could be a
distraction to your driving and result
in an unexpected accident. In
addition, a mistake in performing the
phonebook operation could result in
the loss of important data.
Bluetooth equipped mobile telephone
A Bluetooth equipped mobile telephone
communicates with the hands-free unit
equipped on the vehicle using radio
transmission (Bluetooth).
For example, if the mobile telephone is
placed in a coat pocket, the phone calls
can be made through your mobile service
without taking out and handling the
mobile telephone.
CAUTION
The types of mobile phones which
can be connected to the hands-free
unit are limited, so before purchasing
or changing your mobile phone
model, consult Mazda Bluetooth
Hands-Free Customer Service or visit
www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth for a
complete list of compatible phones.
Mobile phones which can be
connected to the hands-free system
need to be compliant with Bluetooth
specifications and the appropriate
profile, however, even among these
Bluetooth phones are some which
will not connect with your Mazda or
will have limited function. Therefore,
consult Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service for information
regarding mobile phone
compatibility:
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/
bluetooth
Applicable Bluetooth specification
Ver. 1.1 or higher
Response profile
lHFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0lDUN (Dial-up Networking Profile)
Ver. 1.1
Bluetooth is the registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
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NOTElThe Bluetooth Hands-Free system is
operable several seconds after turning the
ignition switch to the ACC or ON position
(requires less than 15 seconds).
lIf the ignition switch is turned off during a
hands-free call, the line is transferred to the
mobile telephone automatically.
lIf the mobile telephone is in a location
where radio reception is difficult such as a
metal container or in the trunk, the call may
not be connected using Bluetooth. If
communication is not possible, change the
location of the mobile telephone.
qComponent Parts
Bluetooth Hands-Free consists of the
following items:
lVoice Recognition/Hands-Free switchlInformation displaylMicrophonelAudio unit/Navigation system
Voice Recognition/Hands-Free switch
Basic functions of Bluetooth Hands-Free
can be used for such things as making
calls or hanging up using the voice
recognition/hands-free switch on the
steering wheel.
Voice recognition/hands-
free switch (Phone button)
Voice Recognition/Hands-Free switch
operations
A short press or a long press of the voice
recognition/hands-free switch is used to
operate the system as follows:
lShort press (Press the button less than
0.7 sec.)
lLong press (Press the button 0.7 sec. or
more.)
Information display
When available, the information display
shows telephone numbers, Bluetooth
Hands-Free messages, and operation
status.
Bluetooth phone connected
Microphone
The microphone is used for speaking
voice commands or exchanging
conversation.
Microphone
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Audio unit/Navigation system
The audio unit or navigation system is
used for adjusting the volume.
If Bluetooth Hands-Free is operated,
information such as mobile phone signal
strength of Bluetooth Hands-Free are
displayed on the screen. (With navigation
system)
Bluetooth Hands-Free information
qVoice
To prevent the deterioration in voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points must be observed:
lIt is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
lClose the windows and/or the
moonroof to reduce loud noises from
outside the vehicle, or turn down the
airflow of the climate control system
while Bluetooth Hands-Free is being
used. Voice recognition may not
function correctly or voice quality may
deteriorate under the following
conditions.
lA passenger is speaking.lDriving with the window and/or the
moonroof open.
lDriving on bumpy roads.lNoise outside of the vehicle is loud.
(Construction sites, inside tunnels,
excess oncoming traffic, or heavy
rain.)
lOperation noise from turn signals,
wipers, or the horn is heard.
lA/C airflow is strong or wind is
blowing on the microphone.
lThere is noise coming from cargo
loaded in the vehicle.
lVoice commands may not be
recognized depending on the voice. If
the voice commands are not recognized
correctly, repeat the commands in a
louder voice, at a natural pace, as if
speaking to another person.
lDialects or different wording other than
hands-free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
NOTE
If the voice recognition performance is not
satisfactory, refer to“Voice Recognition
Learning Function (Speaker Enrollment)”
(page 6-74).
Please be aware that the voice recognition
may error despite following the above
points.
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qFunction Restrictions While
Using Bluetooth Hands-Free
Some functions are limited while
Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used. They
include:
lBeep sound and voice guidance related
to the audio unit and navigation system
are not heard.
lBeep sound related to the A/C
operation is not heard.
lThe navigation system's voice
recognition command does not
function.
qHow to Use This Section
Descriptions in the text are as follows:
Say:Voice commands to be spoken by
you.
Prompt:Voice guidance output from the
speaker.
NOTE
Say voice commands after the beep sound
[Beep] is heard.
Example)
Say:[Beep]“Dial”
Prompt:“Number, please”
Say:[Beep]“XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex.
“555-1234”) (Telephone number)”
Bluetooth Hands-Free Activation
Method
1. Program the mobile telephone (Pairing)
Refer to Bluetooth Hands-Free
preparation on page 6-61.
2. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press (without
navigation system) or a long press
(with navigation system).NOTE
For vehicles with the navigation system, you
can also press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press and say: [Beep]
“Telephone”or“Phone”.
The hands-free system is activated.
Functions of the hands-free telephone,
such as making and receiving calls, can be
used after the activation. (For details on
the telephone functions, refer to“Basic
Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation”or
“Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System”.)
NOTE
For vehicles with a navigation system, the
system operates by speaking the voice
recognition command of the navigation system
after pressing the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press. For voice
recognition details with the navigation system,
refer to the separate“NAVIGATION SYSTEM
MANUAL”.
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Basic Bluetooth Hands-
Free Operation
qBluetooth Hands-Free Preparation
Language setting
The available languages are English,
Spanish, and Canadian French. If the
language setting is changed, all of the
voice guidance and voice input
commands are done in the selected
language.
NOTE
lIf the language setting is changed, phone
registration is maintained.
Phonebook records are not cleared, but
each language has a separate phonebook.
Therefore, entries created in one language
will need to be re-entered in the phonebook
of the new language.
lDo these steps before you start driving.
These less used functions are too
distracting to undertake while driving until
you are fully familiar with the system.
Method 1
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press (without
navigation system) or a long press
(with navigation system).
NOTE
For vehicles with the navigation system, you
can also press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press and say: [Beep]
“Telephone”or“Phone”.
2.Say:[Beep]“Setup”
3.Prompt:“Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confirmation prompts,
select phone, language, or passcode, or
say“cancel”to return to the main
menu.”4.Say:[Beep]“Language”
5.Prompt:“Select a language: English,
French, or Spanish.”
6.Say:[Beep]“French”(Speak the
desired language:“English”,“French”
or“Spanish”)
NOTE
Other language settings can also be made
while in the current setting by saying the name
of the language in the native pronunciation.
7.Prompt:“French (Desired language)
selected. Is this correct?”
8.Say:[Beep]“Ye s”
9.Prompt:“French (Desired language)
selected, returning to main menu”
(Spoken in the newly selected
language).
Method 2
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press (without
navigation system) or a long press
(with navigation system).
NOTE
For vehicles with the navigation system, you
can also press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press and say: [Beep]
“Telephone”or“Phone”.
2.Say:[Beep]“French”(Say the desired
language:“English”,“French”,or
“Spanish”.)
NOTE
Other language settings can also be made
while in the current setting by saying the name
of the language in the native pronunciation.
3.Prompt:“Would you like to change
the language to French (Desired
language) ?”
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